HB05509Introduced in the House
An Act Concerning Justices Of The Peace.
Introduced by Planning and Development Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To (1) require the Secretary of the State to publish a manual concerning the duties of justices of the peace, (2) prohibit misconduct by justices of the peace, (3) specify that a newly created office of justice of the peace may be filled by appointment prior to the next regular election, (4) require a forty-eight hour waiting period before the issuance of a marriage license, and (5) establish a working group concerning justices of the peace.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor
June 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Chamber not recorded votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Roll Call Vote 408 · May 6, 2026
36
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
36 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Fonfara | 1 | Yes |
| Douglas McCrory | 2 | Yes |
| Saud Anwar | 3 | Yes |
| MD Rahman | 4 | Yes |
| Derek Slap | 5 | Yes |
| Rick Lopes | 6 | Yes |
| John Kissel | 7 | Yes |
| Paul Honig | 8 | Yes |
| Matthew Lesser | 9 | Yes |
| Gary Winfield | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Planning and Development
Public Hearing 03/11
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/30/26 12:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 215
File Number 259
House Passed
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Calendar Number 360
Senate Passed
On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
Public Act 26-141
Transmitted to the Secretary of State
Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
Signed by the Governor
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